Harare, Zimbabwe// – As global demand for critical minerals surges to power the clean energy transition, feminist advocates are raising urgent concerns about who truly benefits—and who is left behind. Across mineral-rich regions in Africa, women are calling for a fundamental shift in how extractive industries operate, demanding justice, equity, and meaningful participation in decision-making […]
Category: Mining
Ghana Revokes Adamus Resources’ 3 Concession Mining Leases Over Illegal Activities
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has directed the revocation of the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited for violating Ghana’s minerals and mining laws.
Ghana Directs Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to Shift Mining Ops to Local Firms by December
Ghana’s Minerals Commission has given international companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Chinese-owned Zijin until December 2026 to shift mining operations over to local contractors or face sanctions, according to five sources with direct knowledge of the matter and documents.
Ghana Arrests 4 Chinese, 3 Ghanaians for illegal Mining, Seizes Pump-action Guns
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) on April 11, 2026, arrested seven individuals—four Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians—during a targeted enforcement operation along the Boin River at Boinso–Abrokyire in the Aowin District of the Western North Region.
African Central Banks Join Global $2 Billion Gold Buying Wave in 2026
Central banks across Africa are increasingly aligning with a global transition toward gold-backed reserves, contributing to a significant rebound in bullion demand.
Guinea Iron Ore Project Tests China’s ‘Transition Finance’ Credibility
Finance, normally reserved for reducing emissions, is being used to secure high-quality ore for greener steel production, raising environmental concerns In January 2024, China Baowu Steel Group issued the first tranche of a bond that raised CNY 10 billion (USD 1.45 billion) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Africa’s Lithium Pipeline Gains Momentum as Global Supply Deficits Loom
South Africa// — Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain.
Ghana: 5,000 Miners Stranded in Ahafo-Ano North as NAIMOS Operatives takeover Site
Tensions are heightening in the Ahafo-Ano North District as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency executives call on the government to urgently intervene in the ongoing standoff over the alleged forceful takeover of a community mining site at Mfante.
Ghana: Damang Mining lLase Award to E&P Followed Due Process — Minerals Commission
The Minerals Commission has rejected allegations of favouritism in the awarding of the Damang mining lease to Engineers and Planners Limited (E&P), insisting that the process was transparent, competitive and strictly adhered to established regulations.
Ghana: Engineers and Planners Ltd Secures Damang Mining Lease
Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has officially approved the grant of the Damang Mining Lease to Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P), concluding a high-stakes competitive bidding process designed to revitalise one of Ghana’s most significant mineral assets.










